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- For the version from the original Kamen Rider series, see Hayato Ichimonji.
- For the version from the reboot Shin Kamen Rider, see Hayato Ichimonji (Shin Kamen Rider).
Hayato Ichimonji (一文字 隼人, Ichimonji Hayato), is an alternate version of the original Hayato Ichimonji from Kamen Rider, the original series.
Biography
The First
In Kamen Rider The First, unlike the series, Hayato Ichimonji was completely rewritten. A mysterious figure sent from Shocker's ranks with an appearance identical to Katsuhiko Yano, Hayato was sent by his superiors to execute Takeshi Hongo, being chosen due to their similar designs as cyborgs. Unlike Takeshi though, Hayato suffers the wasting disease that results from being experimented on and needs a transfusion only Shocker scientists can execute to survive.
Hayato originally served as Takeshi's enemy, using his appearance to manipulate Asuka. Later on though, his affections toward Asuka become genuine, causing Shocker to deem Hayato as a traitor. Though Hayato was nearly executed by Shocker's soldiers, Takeshi saves him from certain death, with Hayato joining him as a hesitant ally.
Cooperating with each other to rescue Asuka, Takeshi and Hayato head to a base owned by Shocker, encountering Cobra and Snake's forces. Initially overwhelmed against them in battle, Hayato decides to retreat, believing the situation to be a lost cause. Takeshi refuses to do so, with Hayato annoyedly leaving him behind.
Just when Takeshi was nearly defeated though, Hayato suddenly reappeared to save him, having a change of heart. The Double Riders'fighting spirit reignited, Shocker's forces gradually fell against their attacks, with Cobra and Snake defeated in the end. Successfuly rescuing Asuka and destroying Shocker's base, Hayato oversees Takeshi leave with Asuka, wishing them good luck while leaving his helmet on the road.
The Next
Ichimonji returns in the sequel Kamen Rider The Next. He has apparently managed to survive the two years following The First, and lives the lifestyle of a popular bar regular in Ginza. Like Hongo, his Hopper uniform has become scarred and dented, including the scratched out remains of the Shocker logo on his gloves and back. However, he still suffers from his body rejecting its reconstruction. Without Shocker's aid to manage his body, the effects on Ichimonji had become more life threatening and debilitating. By the time he returns to support Hongo, he insists on aiding him in spite of his condition. Towards the end of the film, his condition has become so severe that he coughs up blood through the mouth of his mask, and was nearly killed if not for V3's intervention. After the battle, he leaves in a similar manner to the first film, carrying his helmet over his shoulder.
Directors Cut's Ending
After the final battle, Ichimonji seemingly dies peacefully in the company of women in the same club he visited at the start of the movie.
Kamen Rider Zi-O: Final Stage
Video Game appearances
All Kamen Rider: Rider Revolution
Kamen Rider 2 appears as a playable character among other Kamen Riders in the game, performing his Rider Kick All Kamen Rider: Rider Revolution.
Masked Rider Expansion
Kamen Rider 2 appears as a playable character in this trading card game with other Kamen Rider Kamen Rider Heisei-Era, Showa-Era, Super Sentai, Metal Heroes, and other Heroes.
Kamen Rider Buttobasoul
Kamen Rider 2 is a playable character with other Kamen Rider of Showa Heisei and Reiwa in Kamen Rider Buttobasoul.
Personality
Unlike his original counterpart, Hayato is a rather snide and womanizing figure. Content as a member of Shocker, Hayato dutifully attempted to execute Takeshi, showing a twisted sense of joy in doing so. Deceiving Asuka with his appearance, Hayato attempted to manipulate her for his own desires, before growing attached to her. Proclaiming Asuka as "his possession", Hayato unwittingly earned Shocker's ire from his insubordinate actions, being deemed a traitor.
Once saved by Takeshi, Hayato's stance begins to waiver, feeling gratitude towards him. Encouraging Takeshi to be more confident in himself, Hayato assists him in rescuing Asuka, facing off against Shocker's troops. Once the situation becomes disadvantageous though, Hayato decides to retreat in battle, falling prey to his fears.
With Takeshi remaining adamant in facing Shocker, Hayato initially forsakes him, feeling it to be suicidal to continue fighting. Yet, his sense of morality having been awakened, Hayato decides to return towards Takeshi, gaining the will to face injustice. Once successfully completing their mission, Hayato calmly watches Takeshi and Asuka leave, glad to have helped them.
Two years later, from his condition worsening over time, Hayato continues to ease his pain with alcohol and women. Though annoyed with Takeshi's neediness, Hayato still retains his friendship with him, saving Takeshi from Shocker's forces. Deriding his former self as an empty puppet controlled by Shocker, Hayato at one point chides Shiro's attitude as the same, being disgusted with his callousness.
Despite being severely weakened from his illness, Hayato readily decides to assist Takeshi in stopping Shocker's plans, no longer showing any hesitation in battle. Upon witnessing Shiro's changed stance as V3, Hayato congratulates him for changing, accepting Shiro as an ally. With their battle ultimately won, Hayato parts way with Takeshi and Shiro, though doing so in a amiable manner.
Kamen Rider 2
Rider Statistics:[1]
- Rider Height: 182 cm [2]
- Rider Weight: 71 kg
Ability Parameters:[1]
- Punching Power: 3.5 t
- Kicking Power: 10 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 15 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 5.2 seconds
Special Attacks:[2]
- Rider Kick: 30 t
Appearances: Kamen Rider The First,Kamen Rider The Next, Final Stage.
Transforming
Rider Transformation
Ichimonji, like Hongo, simply opens up his jacket, revealing the Typhoon Belt. Wind then blows into the turbine on the belt, activating his body armor, then puts on his helmet and snaps his faceplate to it, completing the transformation.
Rider Suit
Like Rider 1's suit, Rider 2's suit aged poorly by the events of the second movie, turning from a bright light green into a much duller shade of green.
Technique
- Rider Kick (ライダーキック, Raidā Kikku)
- Spining Rider Kick (スピニングライダーキック, Supiningu Raidā kikku)
- Rider Punch (ライダーパンチ, Raidā Panchi)
- Combined Techniques
Equipment
Device
- Typhoon - 2 transformation belt.
Vehicles
- Cyclone II - 2's Rider Machine
Behind the scenes
Portrayal
This version of Hayato Ichimonji was portrayed by Hassei Takano (高野 八誠, Takano Hassei). Hassei Takano previously played Hiroya Fujimiya in Ultraman Gaia and Miyuki Tezuka/Kamen Rider Raia in Kamen Rider Ryuki and later played Keisuke Okamura in Kamen Rider Drive. As Hopper 2, his suit actor was Mark Musashi (マーク 武蔵, Māku Musashi). In his return in Kamen Rider The Next, Kamen Rider 2's suit actor was Tomohiko Akiyama (秋山 智彦, Akiyama Tomohiko).
Concept Art
Notes
- Unlike his TV counterpart, Hayato Ichimonji, who was an ally from the beginning, in the film, Hayato originally served as Takeshi's enemy, becoming an ally later on in the story.
- This is more similar to Hayato's manga counterpart, where he was initially introduced as a Shocker Rider sent to assassinate Takeshi, before regaining his sense of self.
Appearances
- Main article: Katsuhiko Yano/Appearances
- File:Icon-first.png Kamen Rider The First
- File:Icon-first.png Kamen Rider The Next
- Kamen Rider Zi-O: Final Stage
References
See also
- Shocker Riders - Evil Rider trop based in his Rider design.
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